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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.71, 1,402.88 and 449.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.71, 1,402.88 and 449.11 is: 673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.71 : 1,402.88 = 449.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.71/1,402.88 = 449.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.71x = 1,402.88 × 449.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.71x = 630,040.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,040.42/935.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.33

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